Col. Robert R. Siderius Obituary (1930 - 2016)

Col. Robert R. Siderius, USA, Retired Bob Siderius passed away at the age of 85, at home with his family, on January 7th. He is survived by his beloved wife Rosemary Lonergan and their seven children, Ann Gallimore (Fred), Leslie Palis (Labib), Marian Nicastro (David), Bob Siderius Jr. (Julie), Caroline Siderius, Charlie Siderius (Kerry) and Martin Siderius (Cheryl), 20 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother, Ray Siderius. He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine (Giles) and Raymond Siderius and his sister, Mercedes Conroy. Born in Seattle, Bob attended St. Anne's, O'Dea, and Seattle University. He received a Masters Degree from Stanford University and pursued other graduate studies at the UW and the American University of Beirut. A career military man, Bob served 31 years. Among his many assignments, he served as a military attache in Beirut Lebanon, NATO combined command assignments and on the faculties of Stanford University and the US Army War College. He ended his career as the Commander of US Army Communications in Alaska. Bob's distinguished record of service included numerous military awards and commendations including the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and 4 Bronze Star Medals for combat service in Korea and Viet Nam. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 16th at 10:30 AM at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1411 1st Ave W, Seattle, 98119 Private burial service at Holyrood Cemetery. Remembrances may be sent to Pasado's Safe Haven or a charity of your choice. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Col. Robert R. Siderius, please click here to visit our sympathy store.